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The youth jobs crisis fuelling India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests

A new youth protest movement in India that started as online satire is now staging an ongoing sit-in in New Delhi calling for the resignation of India’s education minister.

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to appear before MeitY panel over withholding of X account

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), will appear before a MeitY committee today regarding the withholding of their X account in India. The CJP has been protesting at Jantar Mantar for five days, demanding the Education Minister's resignation over alleged examination irregularities. The group's satirical online presence…

The Economic Times

Is the Cockroach Janata Party threatening the system, or just letting off steam?

While addressing the crowd gathered at the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, founder Abhijeet Dipke invoked the famous Spiderman quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.” It is worth holding him to that standard, and asking what CJP has done right, and what it has…

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CJP announces 'diaper donation drive,' alleges police attempt to shrink protest site

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is intensifying its protest demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks. They've launched a "diaper donation drive" at Jantar Mantar, urging supporters to write their demands on diapers. The party also alleges police attempted to shrink their protest space. Students and…

The Economic Times

India’s viral ‘cockroaches’ are biggest challenge to Modi in years. Will they get what they want?

ON THE GROUND: What began as a term of disparagement has snowballed into an online movement 22 million people strong. Now, they are taking to the streets in numbers – and showing their resilience on the ground. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Delhi

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CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar for third consecutive day

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its three-day protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities and a paper leak. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is calling for the Union Education Minister's resignation, compensation for affected students, and a re-examination. Protesters, supported by food and water distribution, have…

The Economic Times

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, supporters continue sit-in overnight at Jantar Mantar, urge people to join protest

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued an overnight sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Despite police orders to vacate, protesters remained, appealing for public support and justice for students. Dipke also requested restoration of water supply to public…

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CJP founder Dipke seeks permission to extend protest; says 'won't leave Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns'

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke vowed to continue the protest at Jantar Mantar until the Education Minister resigns, urging Delhi Police to extend permission. Thousands of students and supporters gathered, demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Dipke emphasized open dialogue but insisted on Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation,…

The Economic Times

Youths rally in large numbers; bang plates, spoons to demand accountability at CJP protest

Students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for their second protest, demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration featured students banging plates and spoons, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The CJP aims to…

The Economic Times

Heavy security in place as Cockroach Janta Party stages second protest at Jantar Mantar

CJP protest: New Delhi is under heavy security as the Cockroach Janta Party prepares for its second protest at Jantar Mantar. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration will see extensive surveillance, including CCTV and body-worn cameras, alongside multiple barricades. Authorities have granted permission, with reserve forces on standby. This follows…

The Economic Times

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke writes to PM Modi; flags student suicides, demands Pradhan's ouster

Ahead of a protest, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination controversies. Dipke also reiterated the demand to sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability for alleged irregularities.

The Economic Times

India’s youth-led Cockroach party may prove as hard to kill as its namesake

The greatest challenge to India’s government in years began as an online joke.

The Conversation

Dipke indicates CJP won't contest polls; slams PM for 'not reaching out' to students

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke stated his party will not contest elections. He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing students following the NEET-UG exam controversy. Dipke demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The party plans nationwide protests until the minister steps down. Dipke urged the Prime…

The Economic Times

Gen Z leader of India’s viral ‘cockroach’ party slapped at protest

Abhijeet Dikpe calls attack tactic to ‘scare, threaten and deviate’ his movement and blames it on Hindu nationalist group

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We will not deviate: CJP founder Dipke alleges RSS link to assault, renews call for Pradhan's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, claims RSS members attacked him in Jaipur. He alleges the assault aimed to distract from the NEET paper leak. Dipke arrived in Nagpur for a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He stated the movement will continue peacefully despite such incidents. Authorities have increased…

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped during protest in Jaipur

In Jaipur, a vigorous protest ignited over the troubling issues of NEET paper leaks and rising unemployment. Among the chaos, Abhijeet Dipke, the leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, reportedly faced aggression from protestors while being paraded by his supporters. Law enforcement quickly stepped in, resulting in the detention of…

The Economic Times

PM must choose between students and an 'incompetent' minister: Dipke at CJP protest in Amritsar

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party is demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. A protest in Amritsar is part of a nationwide campaign. Students and youth are joining demonstrations against alleged examination irregularities. Dipke stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi must choose between students and the minister.

The Economic Times

Cockroach Janata Party kicks off nationwide protest drive from Pune: Which cities are next?

India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a nationwide protest demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. The youth movement, inspired by a Supreme Court judge's remarks, has gained millions of followers and is now addressing broader concerns like unemployment and rising costs.

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Nationwide stir over exam irregularities: Cockroach Janta Party to release education manifesto

The Cockroach Janta Party is launching a nationwide protest from Pune today. They demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will join the peaceful demonstration. The party will release an education manifesto focusing on preventing paper leaks and improving exam…

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What BJP Said About CJP's Delhi Protest Sparked a Huge Debate

A few months ago, almost nobody had heard of the Cockroach Janta Party. Today, it is making headlines, attracting millions of followers online, and organizing protests in the heart of India's capital. What started as a satirical social media movement has suddenly found itself at the center of a national…

The Guardian - UK

‘What if all cockroaches came together?’ The youth movement threatening to shake up India’s politics

Cockroach Janta party began as online joke but is growing into one of the most unexpected challenges to country’s rightwing government

The Economic Times

CJP vows to continue agitation until Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

The Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Their protest at Jantar Mantar drew thousands. The group plans a nationwide stir if the minister is not dismissed within seven days. This movement focuses on education accountability. The NEET exam has been rescheduled due to paper leaks and lapses.…

The Economic Times

'Don't even go near': Muslim youth warned to stay away from Cockroach Janta Party's protest

Ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi, Muslims received widespread advisories to stay away. Messages circulated on social media and through mosques cautioned against participation, citing potential law-and-order issues and past incidents. Community leaders encouraged focusing on education and institution-building. Some individuals, however, maintained that peaceful…

The Economic Times

Congress cold, others in Opposition warm to CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

A protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar has exposed deep divisions within the Opposition. While parties like AAP, SP, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Left supported the demonstration, the Congress remained sceptical. This split comes as the INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting. The…

The Economic Times

Tell them we are not scared: Abhijeet Dipke says as CJP holds protest demanding Pradhan's resignation

Hundreds gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The Cockroach Janta Party led the protest, with founder Abhijeet Dipke urging people not to be scared. Protesters wore cockroach masks and raised slogans against communal politics. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk also joined the demonstration. The protest aimed…

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